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In Loving Memory
Levi A. Weppler10/18/1980 -
9/13/2011

Levi A. Weppler, Age 30 years of Lambertville, MI, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in University of Toledo Medical Center. Born Saturday October 18, 1980 in Marietta, OH, he was the son of Lhan A. and Lisa A. (Buzzard) Weppler.

A 1999 graduate of Marietta High School, where he was a 3 sport letterman. He was the quarterback and punter for the football team, pitcher and first baseman for the baseball team and was 4 time league champion and took 4th in the State of Ohio in wrestling at the 189 weight class. He then attended the University of Toledo and played for the Rockets as punter. He married Katrina R. Johnson on June 19, 2010 at the McClure United Methodist Church, McClure, OH. Levi was employed by Eastern Refinishing and Bath Magic as head of Commercial Operations and Quality Control.

Levi is survived by his loving wife, Katrina and his unborn baby girl. Parents, Lhan A. and Lisa A. Weppler. Siblings, Lucas A., Lance A. and Lain A. Weppler, all of Marietta, OH. Grandparents, Dick and Virginia Buzzard of Marietta, OH. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carl Weppler and great grandmother, Virginia Wigton.

Visitation will be from 3-8 Friday at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI. Visitation will continue Sunday from 3-8 pm at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am. Interment will follow Putnam Cemetery, Devola, OH. Memorials may be made to his unborn child's fund at Monroe County Community Credit Union. www.pawlakfuneralhome.com

My wife and I wish to extend our condolences to the family of Levi. He was a good friend, a good man and he will be missed. May the Lord grant you comfort in your time of sorrow and the peace of knowing that he was a good Christian man who we will look forward to seeing in Heaven. May he look after his little girl and his wife from up above. I am sure he will be smiling when he is looking at both of you.
Sent:
9/14/2011

From:
Carolyn StephanikMARIETTAOH - Ohio [USA]
Relationship:
friend

To the entire Weppler family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sent:
9/14/2011

From:
Mirya Hanes, Bobby RoseberryMariettaOhio
Relationship:
Friends

Our thoughts and prayers will always be with your family. Our hearts filled with sorrow during this loss of a dear friend, school mate and sportsman. He will be missed dearly by all.
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Christopher ErbBelpreOhio
Relationship:
Friend

To the entire Weppler family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Michele May (Drazenovich)MariettaOh
Relationship:
Friend

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends during this hard time. Levi was a wonderful guy! There are so many highschool memories I will never forget!
Sent:
9/15/2011

Lhanny and Lisa,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Levi was always such a nice guy and I remember wrestling meets watching Levi. John and I will be thinking of you and saying prayers for your family. Susan
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Tim, Miranda, Jamie, and MalinMariettaOhio
Relationship:
Friend

There are no words to truly describe the sorrow we feel, and the pain we feel on your behalf. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Sent:
9/15/2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Weppler family. Levi was such an amazing guy. He touched so many lives during his time on Earth. I went to school Kindergarden through High School with him. I have so many fond memories of him. May he look down upon you and watching over you smiling everyday!
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Dan and Nicole WintersParkersburgWV
Relationship:
friend

We wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Words will never be able to comfort you but we wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and sending prayers your way.
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Ellen Miller & Greg StarlingMariettaOH
Relationship:
friend

Lisa, Lhan & family, our deepest condolences go out to you. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Drew GilmoreMasonOH
Relationship:
Teammate

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Levi was an amazing athlete and fierce competitor. I have many fond memories of football practices and games revolving around his leadership, sportsmanship, and good nature. He will be missed and you will all be in our prayers.
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Guy and Marian DavisMariettaOhio
Relationship:
Friends

Lisa, Lhan and all the family...
We were so very sad to hear about Levi. What a wonderful young man with such a wonderful smile. We always enjoyed watching him play sports with Ben. He will be missed by so many. Sending you all our love and prayers.
God Bless.
Guy and Marian Davis
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Curt CainBlacklickOH
Relationship:
Friend of the family

So sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything Donna and I can do to help, please let us know.
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Kathrine (Tome') ClineMarietta OH
Relationship:
friend

So sorry to hear the news of Levi's passing. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow.
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Mark and Kim PerryBrunswickOH
Relationship:
friend/family

Lhan,Lisa and all the Weppler family.
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel. He was always such a gentleman.
May God give you strength. Love Mark and Kim
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Jon & Missy (Addis) HutchinsonMariettaOhio
Relationship:
Friend

To the entire Weppler family,
Our hearts are aching over the loss of such a wonderful soul. We both have numerous memories of Levi, some going back to Kindergarten, and all bringing a smile to our faces. Levi had such a genuine spirit and an infectious smile. We are deeply saddened by this loss and want to send our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Sending many hugs and prayers!
Jon & Missy Hutchinson
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
Tina DuffMariettaOH
Relationship:
Friend of the family

Lisa, Lahnny and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad and difficult time. You have a wonderful family, my you find strength in one another. God Bless and be with you all and his wife and daughter. God Bless, Tina, Duane and girls
Sent:
9/15/2011

From:
MARK AND JULIE BAUERMARIETTAOHIO
Relationship:
FAMILY FRIENDS

Lisa and Lahnny, We share in your sorrow over Levi's passing. Mark and I have watched your children grow over the years into fine, humble and caring individuals. They are blessed to have you both as parents. Hug the family
and let them know we are thinking of all of you. With love and sincerity, Mark,Julie
and family.
Sent:
9/16/2011

From:
Tish (Lauer) FosterWilloughby HillsOhio
Relationship:
friend

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Sent:
9/16/2011

So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sent:
9/16/2011

From:
Darryl SimmonsLargoFL
Relationship:
Friend

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Words cannot adequately express the sorrow in my heart for Levi's passing. He was without a doubt one of those special people that not many have the privilege of calling a friend, son, or brother. I shared many memories with him and I still carry them with me today. He was always a kind and caring person who was an even better friend. He will be forever missed, but never forgotten.
Sent:
9/16/2011

From:
Teresa ZimmerWhippleOhio
Relationship:
Friends of the Family

To The Weppler Family- Our deepest sympathies. May the prayers and caring thoughts of friends and family help in some small way during this difficult time. God Bless Dave & Teresa Zimmer
Sent:
9/16/2011

From:
Mindy BarnhartMariettaOhio
Relationship:
friend

Many thoughts and prayers for his family. Levi was a great man and will be greatly missed by all.
Sent:
9/16/2011

I am Chris Emerisk's mom. God bless you all. There are no words at a time like this. You all will be in my prayers may God give you all the peace that you need at a time like this.
Sent:
9/16/2011

From:
Lisa (Ross) EichhornVincentOH
Relationship:
Friend

Lhany and Lisa,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this terrible time of loss. I wish the entire family grace and peace in knowing that God will comfort and keep you through this difficult time.
Love and Prayers,
Lisa and family
Sent:
9/16/2011

From:
Ted & Barbara SushkaWestfieldIndiana
Relationship:
Friend

Dear Lhan, Lisa, & Family,
So sorry to read of your loss. May the Lord Bless & Comfort you in your time of sorrow. We regret that we are unable to extend our condolences in person.
Sent:
9/16/2011

From:
Annette ScohyMariettaOH
Relationship:
co-worker and friend

I had the privilege of knowing Levi, when he was a little boy at Putnam School and seeing him graduate from MHS. May God comfort you all with His presence as you go through this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sent:
9/16/2011

From:
Emily Pattersonn/BuckmanMariettaOhio
Relationship:
friend of the family

My thoughts, my prayers and most importantly my HEART goes out to the Weppler family during this time. Lisa, I had a great year the year I did student teaching in your and Susans classroom at Putman. I love you all so much and pray that God will comfort you in this time of sadness and HE will see you thru this. With Love, Emily
Sent:
9/17/2011

From:
Kevin ValentineSpringboroOhio
Relationship:
Friend

Chris and I wish to extend our condolences to you and your family. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and keep you in his arms during this difficult time.
Kevin and Chris Valentine
Sent:
9/17/2011

From:
Sharon and Fred GalatiLowellOh
Relationship:
Friend

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Sent:
9/17/2011

From:
Joyce Ann BettsMariettaOhio
Relationship:
Friend of the family

To Lhanny & Lisa Weppler & family, Thinking of you during your time of loss. Levi will be greatly missed by all. You will always have cherished memories to keep in your hearts. He is now in a better place in the heavens looking down on us. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. In deepest sympathy...Joyce Betts
Sent:
9/17/2011

From:
Larry Burke Jr.clevelandohio
Relationship:
friend

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Levi was a great classmate from our days at putnam through high school. A great baseball teammate. when you was having a rough day or game levi was always there for you, and most importantly a great friend. He was such a positive person. I'm a better person for having the oppertunity to be around levi growing up. you will be missed!!!!!!
Sent:
9/18/2011

From:
Mike & Deneene WintersViennaWV
Relationship:
friend

Our family was deeply saddened to hear of Levi's death and wish to convey our condolences to the entire Weppler family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during the terrible time.
Sincerely, The Winters'
Sent:
9/18/2011

From:
Jack and Debbie HansisMariettaOhio
Relationship:
Family friends

Lhan, Lisa, Katrina and family. We offer thoughts and prayers of comfort for you at this time of loss. We are numbered among the many people that had the pleasure of knowing Levi. We appreciate that Jeff knew Levi as both friend and team mate. His leadership, fire and encouragement helped a number of Marietta athletes to push harder and leave it all on the mat or field. We only have good memories of watching and talking with him. We have the promise of being reunited with Levi one day. Please seek the comfort of Jesus at this time and during the coming days. Thank you for sharing him with us. Jack and Debbie Hansis
Sent:
9/18/2011

Our sympathy to the family of Levi Weppler.
It grieves our hearts to read that your wonderful son has passed. ONLY GOD knows the answers to our questions.
Lhanny, it seems not long ago you were one of the young neighbor hood boys. Those are good memories for the two of us.
You and all of your family have
our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you as only HE can do.
Much Love,
Norman & Dorothy Wilkinson
Kimberlee, Cindy and families
Sent:
9/19/2011

From:
Thomas GilmoreSalt Lake cityUtah
Relationship:
Teammate,Friend

The Weppler Family, A live has been taken too early; it makes me very sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prays go out to you. Levi was such a great guy going up. I will never for get his smile.
Sent:
9/19/2011

From:
Jane (Tewkesbury) CampbellFairmontWV
Relationship:
Friend

I am so sorry to hear of your horrible loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this difficult time. May God and all your memories allow you the strength you need in the days and years ahead. God Bless all of you.
Sent:
9/20/2011

From:
Jessica Leopold SimpsonPinehurstNC
Relationship:
Friend

My heart grieves for your family during such a time of loss. I remember Levi from elementary school and on through high school. He was a well-respected young person and it looks like he turned into great man as well. You're in my prayers!
Sent:
9/23/2011